The National | Star-studded open to Milano Cortina 2026NewsDuration 45:56Feb. 6, 2026 | Italian pride on display as the Milano-Cortina Winter Games open with performances from Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli. Canada opens its new consulate in Greenland. And, Toronto Blue Jays icon Buck Martinez hangs up his mic.
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centenarian is still fiercely independentNewsDuration 2:21Mildred Siegel, best known as Blondie, just turned 100 years old and is still living life on her own terms. CBC caught up with the centenarian from Lanigan, Sask., who has been active in the community for decades.
The Black Panthers vs. ICE in AmericaNewsDuration 10:36For Radio-Canada/Rad, journalist Julia Pagé and director Frédéric Lacelle traveled to Philadelphia to meet with members of a group that called itself the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Armed with AK-47s, party members patrol their neighbourhood to defend citizens against police violence.
For many Black physicians, however, these concerns are not new. A family physician, Whyte is also a co-founder of the Black Healthcare Professionals Network, which supports Black doctors, nurses and allied health professionals across Canada. “It’s great that we have organizations like the Black Physicians of Canada, the Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario, and the Black Healthcare Professionals Network,” Whyte said. Dr. Nikolai Whyte, a family physician practising in Mississauga, co-founded the Black Healthcare Professionals Network. Public health experts say such data could help identify disparities in outcomes and inform more targeted interventions, though its collection remains inconsistent across provinces.
The Toronto police constable called the “genesis” of a months-long corruption probe has been denied bail. Timothy Barnhardt, 56, was denied bail in a Toronto court on Friday afternoon, although defence asked that he receive protective custody, which was granted. On Friday, Peel Regional Police also said it had suspended three officers , though no charges have been laid against them at this point. This week, York police Deputy Chief Ryan Hogan called Barnhardt the “genesis” of the investigation. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementBarnhardt, of Mississauga, faces 17 charges, including conspiracy to obstruct justice, conspiracy to commit public mischief, and numerous drug trafficking charges.
Infrastructure is top of mind for northern business and community leaders as a multi-day trade show dedicated to the future of Canada's North gets underway in Winnipeg. Hundreds of people gathered at the city's Victoria Inn for the opening of the 2026 Northern Perspectives conference Friday. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"It's all about investing in Canada's North," Churchill Mayor Mike Spence said at the conference. A panel presided over by Nunavut Deputy Premier George Hickes focused on exploring the strategic relationship between Manitoba and the northern territory. LISTEN | Premier Wab Kinew gives update on Churchill project:Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said last week, a major Canadian energy company is considering investing in the Churchill project.
How a neighbourhood restaurant in Edmonton is defying all oddsNewsDuration 2:26Northlands Coliseum, the former home of the Edmonton Oilers, is slated for demolition this summer after opening in 1974. Just a short walk west is Coliseum Steak & Pizza, which is celebrating 50 years in business — outlasting its namesake. The CBC’s Sean Newton visited the neighbourhood institution to find out what's behind the restaurant’s success.
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Since the federal government's new travel warning for Cuba, CBC News has heard from dozens of travellers who say they've either cancelled their trips, are trying to without success, or are still going with the understanding that this year's trip could be challenging.
Whether you’re a staunch athletics enthusiast, or you’ve been paying more attention to hockey following the Heated Rivalry movie, there’s something for everyone at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Games, which kicked off officially on Friday. And if you’re wondering where you can watch the games and cheer on Team Canada, we’ve put together this guide to help you. Mohawk Students Association says people can stop by The Arnie at the Fennell Campus to check out some upcoming men's and women's hockey games. If you're in Stoney Creek, The Powerhouse at 21 Jones St. will be streaming games on its television screens throughout the bar. For a full listing of what's on each day, see the full CBC Olympic streaming schedule.
@CBC why the hell are we prioritizing commercials during the Olympics opening ceremony?? Hey @CBC maybe can we have like 30 seconds without an ad playing simultaneously during the Olympics opening ceremonies??? — Elly Billiot (@bishh_k) February 6, 2026Some of the viewers were thankful other international broadcasters were available to make the most of their opening ceremony viewing experience at home. If you have cable and an interest in watching the Olympics opening ceremony, watch it on NBC. The CBC broadcast is ads with some ceremony in it 😕 — Scarb Singh (@ScarbKid88) February 6, 2026@CBC Horrible coverage of the opening ceremonies for the Milano Cortina Olympics.
China's top court has overturned the death sentence for Robert Schellenberg — a Canadian accused of drug smuggling — a Canadian official tells CBC News. Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, last month. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)Meng's arrest had put relations between Canada and China on ice for several years. Schellenberg has been accused of conspiring with others to smuggle 222 kilograms of methamphetamine from China to Australia in 2014. native has a history of drug-related offences in Canada, including a two-year sentence in 2012 for drug trafficking.
If this decision is done, I’d love to buy that sign and post it loud and proud for every entrepreneur to see. @harleyf I have sent inquiries to both @ParthiKandavel and @stephenholyday who both sit on the Heritage Toronto board. — IntegrityTO (@integrity_to) February 6, 2026An earlier X post by IntegrityTO showed the sign’s removal . The downtown Toronto HBC store closed in 2025 after the company went through liquidation. It was bought by HBC when it acquired the Simpsons department store chain in the late 1970s, then fully rebranded as an HBC store in 1991.
In a recent interview, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly made comments about Conservative MP Jamil Jivani’s trip to Washington, D.C., which revealed her lack of understanding of successful negotiations. With an attitude that appeared to border on revulsion, Joly shook her head dismissively and replied: “No. Do you think that’s possible?”Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementJoly replied, “You know, I’m not in his heart nor in his mind. Joly should have seen this as a novel strategy that might bear fruit, and offered him insights and support. Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters that the Liberals already have extensive contacts in the White House, but that Jivani was nonetheless given a briefing.
